ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Nyota (Bonobo)

Nyota is a special kind of animal called a bonobo. Bonobos are like monkeys, but they are bigger and smarter. Nyota is a female bonobo that lives in a place called Lola ya Bonobo in the country of Congo.

At Lola ya Bonobo, Nyota and other bonobos get to live in a safe and comfortable place. They have lots of trees and toys to play with, and they even get to eat delicious fruits and vegetables.

Nyota loves to play with her friends and climb trees. She is also very clever and can solve puzzles to get treats. She communicates with other bonobos using different kinds of sounds and body movements, just like people talk with their voices and gestures.

Even though bonobos like Nyota are very smart and special, there aren't many of them left in the wild. People are cutting down their homes and hunting them for their meat. That's why it's important to protect bonobos and places like Lola ya Bonobo, so Nyota and her friends can stay safe and happy.